Navigation Stetson Law’s Dispute Resolution Board won the South Texas University’s Energy Law Negotiation Competition. For the first time, Stetson Law’s Dispute Resolution Board won the South Texas University’s Energy Law Negotiation Competition. The virtual event took place March 25-26 and featured teams from 18 law schools, including University of Texas, University of North Carolina, and Emory University.
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Reosti petitions for Bar reinstatement
Pursuant to Rule 3-7.10, Joseph Oreste Reosti has petitioned the Supreme Court for Bar reinstatement. Reosti was suspended for three years effective April 13, 2017, for engaging in criminal activity. Any persons having knowledge bearing upon Reosti’s fitness or qualifications to resume the practice of law should contact Karen Brown, Staff Investigator, The Florida Bar, Tallahassee Branch […]
No new fees Bar budget approved
Meeting virtually March 25, the Board of Governors voted unanimously to approve an approximately $45 million Bar general fund budget proposal, watched a demonstration of online dispute resolution product, and launched a special committee for improving access to justice. The approximately $45 million annual spending plan, which requires Supreme Court approval, maintains a 22-year trend […]
Recommendations aim to increase diversity on the Board of Governors
Mike Tanner Two years of extensive research and long meetings ended March 25 when the Board of Governors approved recommendations designed to help diversify the 52-member, elected panel. With no debate and little discussion, the board voted to approve a Program Evaluation Committee proposal that includes asking the board Communications Committee to initiate a continuous […]
South Florida lawyers works to speed humanitarian relief to Ukrainians
Ira Leesfield In direct cooperation with World Central Kitchen, and other non-profits working on the ground in Ukraine and neighboring countries, the Leesfield Family Foundation is helping to feed and provide medical supplies to Ukrainians displaced by the Russian invasion. “There are many ways to fight this war. It’s not only missiles and weapons, but we […]